#058: Daniele Mendoza on Streetlifting in Australia, Coaching Gaps & Lifting Goals for 2026

In this episode, I’m joined by Daniele Mendoza – Australian streetlifting athlete and Nike trainer – to talk about her path into the sport, her training structure, and what’s happening in the growing streetlifting community in Australia.

We dive into her journey from basketball to calisthenics, and how she transitioned into strength-focused training and eventually competition. Daniele shares insights into her current training split, how she balances skill work and strength development, and what her goals are for the 2026 season.

We also explore:
→ The evolution of streetlifting in Australia – and what’s still missing
→ Her thoughts on competing internationally & possible qualification routes
→ Why there’s a need for more female coaches in calisthenics and streetlifting
→ Her approach to programming with support from her current coach
→ Running casual calisthenics meetups & building community from the ground up

Daniele’s story is a great example of how athletic experience, curiosity, and passion can come together in a growing sport – and why more women should feel empowered to enter the world of strength training and competition.

Guest:
🎙️ Daniele Mendoza – Streetlifting Athlete (AUS): 📲 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielemendoza/

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